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USNS Montford Point successfully completes sea trials |
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The MLP, the first in a series being built by NASSCO for the U.S. Navy, is operated for Military Sealift Command by Ocean Ships, Inc. and manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers. The MLP is a highly flexible platform that will provide capability for large-scale logistics movements, such as the transfer of vehicles and equipment from sea to shore, and will significantly reduce dependency on foreign ports and provide support in the absence of any port infrastructure. The MLP will leverage float-on/float-off technology, allowing the vessel to partially submerge, facilitating easy movement of cargo and craft. Additionally, the ship's size allows for 25,000 square feet of vehicle and equipment stowage space and 380,000 gallons of fuel storage. The USNS Montford Point is expected to be delivered to the Navy in fiscal year 2013, NASSCO reported. |
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